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We’re deeply saddened to report that Andy Palacio has experienced what was apparently a severe heart attack and is in grave condition. He is currently on life support and the prognosis is not good. We are all hoping for a miracle and that Andy will regain consciousness, but at this point this does not seem likely.

Yesterday, Andy’s condition worsened and he began experiencing more seizures. Andy is a national icon in Belize, and the story of his illness has not only been big news there, the Prime Minister has been putting his full support behind Andy’s treatment. When Andy’s condition started to decline, he was placed on an air ambulance to Chicago where he was expected to get treatment at one of the premier neurological facilities in the country.

Today’s playlist:Mellow Candle, Swaddling Songs (Acme)Steve Noble, John Edwards, and Alan Wilkinson, Obliquity (Bo’ Weavil)Organ Eye, Organ Eye (Staubgold)Tamba Trio, Tamba Trio (Philips, Japan)Art Fleury, I Luoghi del Potere (Die Schachtel)